Just as I did with my first one I thought I’d post and share so anyone who has a BMI over 30 can see that it is possible!!

I was supposed to be induced on Friday at 40+4, but at my stretch and sweep appointment yesterday my blood pressure was high! So I was admitted and had my first CTG this pregnancy.

My midwife knew my wishes, I would not allow my waters to be ruptured unless the OBGYN would sign off on induction with syntocinon (synthetic oxytocin). The OBGYN on duty said to rupture my membranes and then would consider the possibility of synto.

My midwife and I declined. Luckily my blood pressure stabilised and I was allowed to go home for the evening and was back at 7am the next day.

This morning we arrived, membranes ruptured at 8:30 (have been 4cm for a least a week), synto started at 10:30. I requested a Fetal Scalp Electrode for my personal reassurance. Contractions came on at 12:30.

I managed to last until 14:00 when I asked for gas and an epidural. Midwife offered to check dilation but I declined, the plan was always to see how long I went prior to getting the epidural just in case of emergency.

After epidural was in place she checked me and I was 8cm!! So we sat me up and I ate some lunch.

10 minutes later I felt immense pressure in my bowel, they checked me and I was 10cm. We were going to wait an hour for Bub to come down but he was already on his way, I felt that need to push!

17 minutes later Bub was born, healthy with 2 APGARs at 9!

I am estatic to have 2VBAC’s both at an elevated/high BMI.

To all those told that you can’t due to your weight, still try to!! It’s absolutely worth the attempt! There is so much anecdotal evidence for Obese VBAC and not newly enough research into it. Just make sure your provider is supportive.